For Indicator 1, interpretation of qualitative or range data is
important. The threshold census value is 5000, below which a population
is deemed at risk. Information indicating the potential extent below
5000 could be valuable; hence we have provided two options below 5000.
The option ‘<5,000 by much’ could indicate severe risk for the
population. While both options would classify the population as
Nc<5000 for calculating the Indicator 1 metric, this
information could be used to assess potential imminent risk. Similarly,
for populations with a census size greater than 5000, it would be
informative to know if the population is just above 5000 or well above
5000.
The last option (a range that includes a population estimate both
greater than and less than 5000) will create difficulty in assigning the
population to a side for calculating Indicator 1, but such examples do
exist. Record this as XX-XX (e.g. 3000-6000). In such instances,
downstream analyses will classify the population as greater than and
less than in two different calculations and an average metric using both
scenarios will be quantified.
Q45 allows users to enter the specific range referred to in any of the
options within Q42. While this question is optional, it is highly
recommended that it be completed if a clear range is reported.